Garema Place
Key stats
Due date:
Consultation finalised mid-2023
Project status
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Community Engagement
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Under Construction
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Expected Project Completion
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The ACT Government has a plan to transform Garema Place into a modern and exciting dining and retail precinct in the City Centre.
Garema Place is a landmark destination in the city centre. It is the city’s living room, the place where Canberrans come together to connect with each other. The Ngunnawal meaning of the word Garema is "camp", which implies coming together, ceremony, and sharing food and drink.
The Garema Place improvements – which build on the 2020 upgrades to City Walk – are about creating a thriving central meeting place that drives economic activity in the City Centre.
The project will keep what Canberrans know and love about Garema Place, while also meeting the city’s growing needs. This includes supporting the growing foot traffic from light rail and bus commuters.
New features will include:
- Accessible single-level pavement and easier pedestrian flow
- Better lighting to create a safer and more appealing precinct in the evenings
- Improved seating and outdoor dining spaces to enjoy food and drink from local businesses
- Trees and gardens to cool the space in summer and let the sunshine through in winter
- An open and versatile space that supports both special events and everyday activities.
Project benefits
The proposed upgrade will:
- Deliver a modern and beautiful precinct in the City Centre
- Support Canberra’s growing population
- Increase visitor numbers and drive economic activity
- Support community gatherings and events
- Provide an accessible and comfortable meeting place for Canberrans and visitors
Find out more
If you have questions about this project, please contact cityrenewal@act.gov.au.